Rowland Sets Fastest Time in São Paulo Practice

Oliver Rowland of Nissan set the pace in the first free practice session for the FIA Formula E season in São Paulo, posting a remarkable time of 1:10.162—over three-and-a-half seconds faster than the previous season's pole position. His teammate, Norman Nato, followed closely in second, showcasing a strong start for the Nissan team. Jake Dennis from Andretti secured the third spot, while Edoardo Mortara of Mahindra Racing rounded out the top four. The session was competitive, with several drivers testing the limits on the Brazilian street circuit.

However, the practice was not without incidents; Nico Müller faced challenges, damaging his car after hitting a wall and suffering from a puncture. Rowland also had a close call, briefly scraping the barriers during his faster laps. Despite these minor setbacks, conditions remained sunny and dry, creating an optimal setting for the extended 40-minute session. The free practice concluded with yellow flags due to Mitch Evans's Jaguar stalling, ensuring no further improvements could be made before time ran out. The teams are now gearing up for the second practice session scheduled for Saturday.